Manager, Inventory Planning - Parts and Accessories
Company Description
The Comoto Family of Brands is America’s largest and fastest-growing omnichannel platform in the powersports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of powersports enthusiasts across the globe. Comoto’s brands, RevZilla, Cycle Gear, J&P Cycles, REVER, and Common Tread, deliver premium products, dedicated expertise, engaging media, and passionate customer support of the powersports community, through best-in-class e-commerce and retail experiences.
This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days per week in our Philadelphia office.
Job Description
The Manager, Inventory Planning is responsible for overseeing inventory strategies and demand planning for the categories of parts and accessories. This role ensures optimal stock levels across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels, collaborates closely with merchandising and purchasing teams, and drives initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, experience in supply chain management, and a passion for driving operational efficiency. This role is pivotal in maintaining the right balance of inventory to support sales growth while optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing risk. The Manager, Inventory Planning will play a critical role in supporting the company's strategic objectives and driving success in the marketplace.
Our Next Manager, Inventory Planning Will Manage:
Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting:
- Develop and execute inventory strategies to support sales forecasts and business objectives for assigned categories.
- Utilize demand planning tools and analytics to maintain accurate SKU-level forecasts and minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
- Collaborate with merchandising teams to align inventory strategies with promotional and seasonal plans.
Inventory Health & Disposition Management:
- Analyze inventory health and make recommendations for disposition of dead, excess, and problem inventory.
- Implement best practices for inventory lifecycle management, focusing on improving inventory turnover and reducing aged stock.
- Develop action plans to optimize inventory levels and enhance profitability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with purchasing agents to ensure timely placement and tracking of purchase orders.
- Partner with vendor operations to enhance inbound logistics and improve on-time deliveries.
- Collaborate with merchandising to align on assortment strategies and sales plans.
Process Improvement & Reporting:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within inventory planning and supply chain workflows.
- Develop and maintain inventory reports, providing insights on stock levels, forecast accuracy, and inventory health.
- Contribute to the development of automated reporting tools to enhance inventory visibility.
Vendor & Supplier Management:
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment on product availability and delivery schedules.
- Monitor supplier performance and communicate effectively to resolve discrepancies in purchase orders, costs, and shipment statuses.
Qualifications
Our Next Manager, Inventory Planning Has:
- 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain management.
- Retail/eCommerce industry experience.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and demand planning tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex inventory portfolios and drive process improvements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Are you ready to take the reins as the Manager of Inventory Planning for Parts and Accessories at Comoto? Here at Comoto, we pride ourselves on being America's largest and fastest-growing omnichannel platform dedicated to powering the enthusiasm of the powersports community. In this exciting role, you will be at the forefront of overseeing inventory strategies and demand planning to ensure our product availability is top-notch across both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. You’ll collaborate with dynamic teams in merchandising and purchasing to minimize excess inventory while maximizing operational efficiency. If you have a strong analytical mindset coupled with a passion for supply chain management, this is the position for you! On any given day, you’ll be developing and executing inventory strategies, analyzing inventory health, and driving initiatives that support our strategic objectives. The hybrid work environment means you’ll spend three days a week at our vibrant Philadelphia office, fostering collaboration and innovation. Your influential role will directly impact our ability to maintain the optimal balance of inventory, driving sales growth while minimizing risks in our operations. Join Comoto's rapidly advancing team, and let's elevate the powersports experience together!
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